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Historically originating in Betawi kitchens, iced selendang mayang was once a popular dish in Jakarta. However, it is in a near state of extinction, as vendors of the traditional dessert have now become very scarce in the city.

Selendang mayang features slices of mung bean flour-based cakes served with coconut milk and sweet condiments. The colorful cakes are said to be the inspiration for the name selendang mayang because traditional Betawi selendang (scarves) are known to be colorful.